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Wilfred Rattigan is among those vying for membership in the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
December 15, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Diaspora Council elections set for January, February

Voting for members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) will commence on January 28 and end on February 20. The elections for members of the GJDC were originally scheduled to be held this…
Daryl Vaz (right), minister of transport, telecommunications and energy; meets with a senior delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) during their recent visit to Jamaica to discuss support for the country’s recovery and long-term resilience fo
December 15, 2025

EIB explores financing support for Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery, resilience

A senior delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has concluded a visit to Jamaica to discuss support for the country’s recovery and long-term resilience following Hurricane Melissa, as well…
TCL executives check television sets earmarked for distribution to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
December 15, 2025

TCL to distribute TV sets to hurricane affected communities

In response to the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa, technology brand TCL said it will donate 100 televisions to assist communities across Jamaica affected by the storm. The donation aims to support…
JMMB team members and parents at the recently organised CHAMP Parenting Conference in Montego Bay.
December 15, 2025

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation empowers parents

The JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the JMMB Group, recently partnered with Talk Up Yout’s CHAMP (Child Home and Mentorship Project) Parenting Conference, held at the S Hotel…
Lifespan Spring Water Sales Associate Kayla Scott and her colleague Nickolas Brown – a warehouse and inventory clerk.
December 15, 2025

Duty over despair

Two Montego Bay-based employees of Lifespan are being hailed as quiet heroes of Hurricane Melissa, after choosing duty over despair in the days when their own lives were upended by crisis.
A canine and its handler conduct real-life search at the port as trainer Colonel (Ret) Chavez looks on.
December 15, 2025

Customs gets boost to border protection capacities through new canine programme

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is continuing to enhance its border security capabilities, this time with the introduction of its Canine Unit, a critical milestone in the agency’s ongoing mission to…
Participants take part in a practice session as programme facilitator Travis Graham (background) observes and guides the exercise.
December 15, 2025

Men take lead in Project STAR-supported community mentorship

A group of emerging community leaders from across Jamaica is gearing up to guide young people toward safer, more supportive futures through a newly launched mentorship programme implemented by Project…
Lady Allen (third left) engages in conversation with Claudine Allen (second left), general manager, JN Foundation; Carla Myrie (third right), executive director of the Nature Preservation Foundation (NPF); Alfred ‘Frano’ Francis (second right), directo
December 15, 2025

Hurricane-affected women entrepreneurs to benefit from Race for Hope proceeds

Five women entrepreneurs in western Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from proceeds from the 2026 JN Group Race for Hope 5K and Kids Fun Run, which will support their…
Prime Minister Andrew Holness
December 15, 2025

PM assigns UDC to lead Black River cleanup

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will lead the cleanup of the town of Black River as recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa move into a…